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Female cutting debate in Gambia takes surprising turn: To women's pleasure

The ban on female genital cutting remains, sparking an unexpected focus on women's sexual pleasure in Gambia.

Women's rights groups fear FGM is rife among Sudanese refugees in Chad

Female genital mutilation persists among Sudanese refugees in Chad despite being illegal, with traditional practices continuing in secret, risking women's health.
UNICEF highlights that 87% of Sudanese women face genital mutilation, signaling urgent intervention needs.

They promised to stop practicing female cutting. This sleuth makes sure.

Momodou Keita's patrol work is pivotal in combatting female genital mutilation in Gambia, impacting both local and international dialogue.

When a Nation Banned Female Genital Cutting, a Defiant 96-Year-Old Resisted

In 2013, Gambian women publicly renounced female genital cutting, marking a significant cultural shift.

Female cutting debate in Gambia takes surprising turn: To women's pleasure

The ban on female genital cutting remains, sparking an unexpected focus on women's sexual pleasure in Gambia.

Women's rights groups fear FGM is rife among Sudanese refugees in Chad

Female genital mutilation persists among Sudanese refugees in Chad despite being illegal, with traditional practices continuing in secret, risking women's health.
UNICEF highlights that 87% of Sudanese women face genital mutilation, signaling urgent intervention needs.

They promised to stop practicing female cutting. This sleuth makes sure.

Momodou Keita's patrol work is pivotal in combatting female genital mutilation in Gambia, impacting both local and international dialogue.

When a Nation Banned Female Genital Cutting, a Defiant 96-Year-Old Resisted

In 2013, Gambian women publicly renounced female genital cutting, marking a significant cultural shift.
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The Guardian view on tackling FGM: as progress slows, efforts must be redoubled | Editorial

FGM remains a critical issue globally, affecting 12,000 girls daily with serious health risks and violations of rights.

UK making great strides to protect girls from FGM but more needs to be done, say experts

The UK has made significant progress in eradicating the risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) being carried out on girls living in the country.
Specialists and activists credit child protection measures, stronger laws and policies for this progress.
More work is needed to support survivors of FGM and provide better care for them.

A victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia

Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights often used as a tool for controlling women's bodies and well-being.
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